Sunset 6/12/24 Hour Endurance Challenge
- Date
- November 27–28, 2026
- Location
- Sunset Lake, Benton, AR
- Distance
- Sunset 24 Hour Endurance Challenge · Sunset 12 Hour Endurance Challenge · Sunset 6 Hour Endurance Challenge
From the Organizer
🎉 15th Annual Sunset 6/12/24 Hour Endurance Challenge
📅 Friday & Saturday, November 27–28, 2026
🕢 Start Time: 7:30 PM
Kick off your holiday weekend with purpose. The Sunset Endurance Challenge isn’t just a race—it’s a test of grit, community, and how far you’re willing to go when it gets dark.
Whether you're chasing a PR, your first ultra, or just seeing what you're capable of…this is your night.
🏃 Choose Your Challenge
6 Hours | 12 Hours | 24 Hours
Run or walk as far as you can on a flat, looped course designed for both performance and support.
Perfect for:
First-time ultrarunners
Seasoned runners chasing distance goals
Walkers looking for a unique endurance experience
💥 What Makes This Race Special
Fully stocked aid station every loop (fuel, hydration, and real food)
Loop format so you’re never far from support
All-night atmosphere with lights, music, and community energy
Incredible volunteers who keep you moving when it gets tough
A welcoming, no-ego environment — all paces truly belong here
❤️ Community-Focused & Donation-Based
This race is FREE to enter.
If you’re able, a $20 donation is encouraged to help us continue delivering a high-quality event and support the Saline County Striders Running & Walking Club.
Your support goes directly back into:
Race supplies and aid station upgrades
Community programs like clinics and group runs
Growing the local running community
No pressure—just appreciation.
🚨 Runner Caps
To keep the experience strong and supported, we are limiting entries:
24-hour: 100 runners
12-Hour: 35 runners
6-Hour: 100 runners
These will fill. Don’t wait.
🌟 Why You’ll Remember This Race
There’s something different about running through the night with a group of people all pushing their limits.
It’s not about the distance—it’s about who you become out there.
📌 Register Now
Secure your spot and come be part of something special.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
60°
Typical Low
37°
Chance of Rain
20%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Benton, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Benton, AR
Elevation
283 ft
Nearest Airport
LIT
Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field · 25 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Sunset 6/12/24 Hour Endurance Challenge, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
172
Days to train
- Race
- Sunset 6/12/24 Hour Endurance Challenge
- Date
- November 27–28, 2026
- Location
- Sunset Lake, Benton, AR
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Sunset 6/12/24 Hour Endurance Challenge?
- Sunset 6/12/24 Hour Endurance Challenge is a running race held in Benton, Arkansas on November 27, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Sunset 6/12/24 Hour Endurance Challenge?
- Friday, November 27, 2026 in Benton, Arkansas at Sunset Lake, Benton, AR. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Sunset 6/12/24 Hour Endurance Challenge?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Sunset 6/12/24 Hour Endurance Challenge
Nov 27, 2026